Duke Energy employees working as Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 33% higher than the average of Operator professionals at Duke Energy worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,695 per year (estimate) and goes up to $176,783 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Operator at Duke Energy is $56,916 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $85,289 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,254 (25th percentile) and $70,541 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Duke Energy Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $34 per hour.
Operator professionals typically earn between $3,855 and $5,878 monthly.
Operator with an estimated total pay of $73K - $110K/yr
